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Desert Ridge Academy

Indio, California · Grades 6 to 8 · Desert Sands Unified

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About Desert Ridge Academy

Located in Indio, California, Desert Ridge Academy is a public school for grades 6 through 8. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 962 students enrolled. With about 40.7 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 23.6 students per teacher. Desert Sands Unified runs 34 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a rural area close to an urban area, in Riverside County. Families comparing options will find 27 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	79-767 Avenue 39, Indio, CA 92203
Phone	(760) 393-5500
School district	Desert Sands Unified
Grades	6 to 8
Students (2024-25)	962
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	40.7
Students per teacher	23.6
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Middle
Locale (NCES)	Rural, fringe, Riverside County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 061111012396). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Desert Ridge Academy serve?

Desert Ridge Academy serves grades 6 through 8.

How many students attend Desert Ridge Academy?

Desert Ridge Academy reported 962 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Ridge Academy?

About 23.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 962 students and 40.7 teachers in federal data.

Is Desert Ridge Academy a public or charter school?

Desert Ridge Academy is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Desert Ridge Academy in?

Desert Ridge Academy is part of Desert Sands Unified. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ca/desert-sands-unified/

Where is Desert Ridge Academy located?

Desert Ridge Academy is at 79-767 Avenue 39, Indio, CA 92203. The phone number is (760) 393-5500.

How many other schools are near Desert Ridge Academy?

There are 27 other schools within 5 miles of Desert Ridge Academy in our directory.